After living for years in Wagga with bouts of 42c+ running for a couple of weeks on end in summer I became a confirmed linen wearer or else it was shorts and being a cultural creative I even fronted a lecture or workshop wearing them. I wont mention the mambo shirts.
If one is going to sloth out on a hot weekend at least do it in style. I wear polos and cargo shorts during the day and depending on the situation I may even iron the cargo shorts. I had a great collection of Bombay Bloomers which I wore for years, either ex Army or Gowings who did make a reasonable pair. I never wore three quarter length pants as i always though Capri pants were for women.
I haven't owned a pair of thongs in years I prefer sandals.
While at night its linen shirts and Bills Khakis for most summer occasions and I do have Black Bills for formal occasions and a blue linen jacket to go with them, only problem with the Bills was changing the brown buttons to black but the wife can sow. Culturally the only way to cut in this country in summer is linen but given the humidity on the coast even then its risky.

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I can't work out if linen is objectively cooler but it sure feels and signals summer to the wearer and onlookers.

I have a soft spot for proper Hawaiian shirts and white cotton trousers.

T shirts are only for under open necked shirts in winter.

3/4 trousers are for people on bail for domestic assault or owning a dangerous dog.

Here is your chance to have your say about socks. It's looking very very likely (I'm basically going to do it) that I'll also be carrying Pantherella Socks in the store when it goes live in March. The distributor in Australia only carries basics like navy, black, charcoal that you can buy in DJ's but I am looking at doing a special order from the UK.

I'm looking at the following for stock so far, with a mix between cotton lisle and merino wool, all mid calf at this stage.

Anything I have missed out here that you guys would like to see? And anyone a fan of OTC? I can't stand them personally as my trousers always get caught on them, but those who wear fuller trouser legs may like them.

Eightace, the Raleighs are half brogues whereas the Chamberlains are punched oxfords. As you alluded to, another difference is the colour- the former is burgundy whereas the latter are mahogany. Not sure about the difference re the quality of the leather or the workmanship but I expect it's similar. I own a pair of the Raleighs and have been happy with them. I love burgundy shoes, the colour is very versatile.

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From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to Earth. But man only has to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Here is your chance to have your say about socks. It's looking very very likely (I'm basically going to do it) that I'll also be carrying Pantherella Socks in the store when it goes live in March. The distributor in Australia only carries basics like navy, black, charcoal that you can buy in DJ's but I am looking at doing a special order from the UK.

I'm looking at the following for stock so far, with a mix between cotton lisle and merino wool, all mid calf at this stage.

Anything I have missed out here that you guys would like to see? And anyone a fan of OTC? I can't stand them personally as my trousers always get caught on them, but those who wear fuller trouser legs may like them.

Fire away....

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Sounds great. Do they have any argyll patterns and/or multistripes?

I prefer OTC myself; I hate that feeling of the sock sliding down my leg.

Guys,
Here is your chance to have your say about socks. It's looking very very likely (I'm basically going to do it) that I'll also be carrying Pantherella Socks in the store when it goes live in March. The distributor in Australia only carries basics like navy, black, charcoal that you can buy in DJ's but I am looking at doing a special order from the UK.
I'm looking at the following for stock so far, with a mix between cotton lisle and merino wool, all mid calf at this stage.
Navy pin dot
Grey pin dot
Plain navy (in cotton and merino)
Light khaki
Dark Grey (in cotton and merino)
Charcoal
Dark Olive
Wine (Burgundy)
Dark Brown
Anything I have missed out here that you guys would like to see? And anyone a fan of OTC? I can't stand them personally as my trousers always get caught on them, but those who wear fuller trouser legs may like them.
Fire away....

After living for years in Wagga with bouts of 42c+ running for a couple of weeks on end in summer I became a confirmed linen wearer or else it was shorts and being a cultural creative I even fronted a lecture or workshop wearing them. I wont mention the mambo shirts.
If one is going to sloth out on a hot weekend at least do it in style. I wear polos and cargo shorts during the day and depending on the situation I may even iron the cargo shorts. I had a great collection of Bombay Bloomers which I wore for years, either ex Army or Gowings who did make a reasonable pair. I never wore three quarter length pants as i always though Capri pants were for women.
I haven't owned a pair of thongs in years I prefer sandals.
While at night its linen shirts and Bills Khakis for most summer occasions and I do have Black Bills for formal occasions and a blue linen jacket to go with them, only problem with the Bills was changing the brown buttons to black but the wife can sow. Culturally the only way to cut in this country in summer is linen but given the humidity on the coast even then its risky.

I can't work out if linen is objectively cooler but it sure feels and signals summer to the wearer and onlookers.

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Memories.... like the cornice of your mind.... my uncle farmed at Wagga for years and for some reason when I lived in Manly by the Sea the olds would pack me off to aunty in the country. I can remember in the 60s (no TV) just sitting in front of the cooler till I fell asleep from heat and boredom.LOL!

I am, therefore, a linen guy through and through. That includes suits worn to work. Even they can be hot when they are lined for instance. Linen can be scratchy but then it does not cling to your skin like cotton and wicks moisture faster thereby cooling your body. The wrinkling thing can be controlled by using heavier linen which ironically is often cooler than the rumple stuff because it hangs off you rather than on you if you get my drift.

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This is the funniest post I've seen in quite a while. I'm not being sarcastic, I got a genuine laugh out of this. The link is icing on the cake. Not sure if you are serious or have an incredible sense of humor but, this works.

Hi guys, anyone know of any codes that one can use on Herring for Cheaney shoes?
I've decided I like the look of the 2003 last over the 110028, which to me just looks too long. Anyone have any fit notes on the 2003 last? I'm really just guessing size..

Anyone heard from blahman?
I'm worried hes been kidnapped or somethink.
I am his guardian and am seeking power of attorney.
I care about his welfare.
Anyone care to bid on his clothing etc if he cant get back in Oz?

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He's probably trying to work out how to send a post from a Japanese keyboard. Not easy.